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Located on top of a cliff next to the Connecticut River, Gillette Castle was personally designed by actor William Hooker Gillette, who lived here between 1919 and 1937. The exterior of the castle is somewhat reminiscent of a sandcastle, and once you're inside, you'll be amazed by oddities like a movable table on tracks, doors with intricate wooden puzzles for locks, and a secret room hidden behind a staircase. The castle is open to visitors during the spring, summer, and fall, and the most exciting way to get here is by taking the historic Chester-Hadlyme Ferry.
Gillette Castle, 67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423, Phone: 860-526-2336
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